Saffron Walden in Essex was recently named among the best places to live in the UK for 2027.
Each year, Muddy Stilettos names several locations across the UK that offer the best of the best.
Explaining the 2027 edition, Muddy Stilettos shares: "From picture-perfect villages to buzzy market towns and city hotspots, our Best Places to Live 2027 guide reveals the UK’s most desirable places to call home."
In Essex, the market town of Saffron Walden was among the lucky locations named among the best places to live for 2027.
But how much does it really cost to live in Saffron Walden?
How much does it cost to live in Saffron Walden?
In Saffron Walden, the average property price is £449,154, according to Rightmove.
Detached properties sold for an average of £664,886, with semi-detached properties fetching £471,269.
Rightmove also reported that Saffron Walden's property prices were down 6% over the last year and down 5% on the 2023 peak of £474,357.
The UK House Price Index for July 2026, published on September 16, shows average house prices in the East of England stood at £338,000.
The figures show a snapshot of the cost of buying a home in the town, although prices vary according to location, size and condition.
Why is Saffron Walden among the best places to live in the UK?
On why Saffron Walden is among the UK's best places to live, Muddy Stilettos said: "Chocolate-box looks without the sleepy market-town vibe? Saffron Walden nails it.
"Medieval streets, colourful timber-framed houses and handsome period architecture come with brilliant indies, excellent schools, serious culture and a twice-weekly market that’s been going for centuries.
"Add glorious countryside and London within commuting distance, and you can see why this north Essex beauty is so coveted."
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Saffron Walden's community earned praise, described as offering a "busy community scene spanning sport, music and local events".
Elsewhere, food and drink spots, The Eight Bells, The Cricketers Arms, Waffle + Coffee and The Restaurant on Church Street were all spotlighted by Muddy Stilettos.
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